Guardianship

Guardianship Lawyer Riverside, California

A Guardianship exists to provide an individual with the legal authority to "watch over" the well being of a minor. Guardianships can be very complex and intimidating so you should always consult with a family lawyer in Riverside County when you have been named or need to have yourself named as a Guardian.

There are different types of Guardians. You may be a:

• Guardian of the Person (hereafter called Personal Guardian)
• Guardian of the Estate (hereafter called Estate Guardian)
• Limited Guardian
• Plenary Guardian
• Temporary Guardian
• Successor Guardian

A Personal Guardian tends to the personal care of the ward, while an Estate Guardian is the guardian of a person's estate (real estate, personal property, money, and the like). One person can be guardian of both, or separate guardians may be appointed.

A Limited Guardian has only those powers granted by the Court Order appointing the Guardian, while a Plenary Guardian holds all powers available to guardians under the law.

A Temporary Guardian has only certain powers for no more than 60 days. Any of these guardians may be of the person, the estate, or both.

A Successor Guardian takes over by Order of the Court for a previously appointed guardian. The Successor Guardian usually has the same duties and powers as the previous Guardian.

At the law firm of Holstrom, Steinberg & Associates, we can assist you in guiding you through the Guardianship process to help you achieve your desired result. Located in Riverside County we are easily accessible from all surrounding counties: see our Contact Us page for directions.